Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sey-vuh-ree]
- /ˈseɪ və ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sey-vuh-ree]
- /ˈseɪ və ri/
Definitions of savories word
- adjective savories pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma. 1
- adjective savories piquant: a savory jelly. 1
- adjective savories pleasing, attractive, or agreeable. 1
- noun plural savories British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit. 1
- noun plural savories any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory) having narrow leaves used in cookery. 1
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Origin of savories
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English savori (see savor, -y1); replacing Middle English savure < Old French savoure, past participle of savourer to savor
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Parts of speech for Savories
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
savories popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
savories usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for savories
adjective savories
- aromatics — Plural form of aromatic.
- dainties — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- delectables — Plural form of delectable.
noun savories
- delicacies — something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy.
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